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Food And Wine In A French Chateau | 2025 | Quad Room Share

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Overview

This foodie adventure takes you into the vineyards of the Beaujolais Wine Region, where your accommodation - our exclusive 16th Century Chateau - awaits. Across 4 days you'll get stuck into all of the flavours of France, including wine & cheese pairings; a day trip to Lyon for a foodie walking tour; a vineyard visit to try some of the world's finest drops and enough local food to make you mutter 'ooh la la' between every mouthful.

Locations Visited

Villefranche-sur-Saone, Beaujolais Wine Region, Lyon

Countries Visited

France

Travel Style

Detour

Accommodations

3 nights included

Age Requirements

Social travel experiences for 18-35 year olds

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Itinerary

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Day 1

Villefranche-sur-Saone to Beaujolais Wine Region

Bonjour, welcome to your foodie adventure! Today kicks off with a complimentary transfer from Villefranche-sur-Saone Station to our 16th Century Chateau.

Rub your eyes, blink: yep, that's our accommodation for the night, complete with a bar, swimming pool and dreamy views of the surrounding vineyards. Once we've checked in and chilled out we'll be feeling like royalty, and that's before we enjoy some local wine paired with cheese. Then our team of live-in chefs will prepare an authentic French Dinner. We'll tuck in while enjoying magnificent views of the Beaujolais countryside. What a day, and we're just getting started...

  • Accommodation

    Château de Cruix (or similar)


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    Dinner

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Transfers from Villefranche sur Saone

The wait is over. Find your new Contiki crew and be driven in style by one of our Trip Managers through the gorgeous Beaujolais wine region to the Contiki chateau.

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Meet your Crew with Wine and Cheese

Time to settle in and get to know your new BFFs - whilst learning about locally produced wine and cheese (and of course, taste it too)!

Rise and shine! After a hearty homemade breakfast and some on-the-lawn yoga (consider the cobwebs cleared) we'll visit one of the local wineries that this region is famous for. We'll learn about the world-famous Beaujolais Nouveau, meet a local winemaker and of course, sample some of their finest drops - paired with an included lunch. 

Stuffed with a new knowledge of wine and food, we'll head back to the château for a well deserved chilled night (and an included dinner too). Here you're free to chill out as you like... swimming, walking, or just kicking back on the terrace, the choice is yours!

  • Accommodation

    Château de Cruix (or similar)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Lunch

    Dinner

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Take a Guided Yoga Session on the château Lawns

Clear out the cobwebs and get in touch with you zen side with a guided yoga session on the sweeping lawns of the château.

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Tour a Vineyard and grab some Lunch

Head out to a local vineyard for a tour with an expert in all things wine. But that's not all. You'll dine on a luxurious three-course lunch paired with wine tasting.

After a spot of breakfast, we'll bid au revoir to our château for the day... and head into Lyon for a change of pace.

Here in Lyon, we'll start by appreciating all things FOOD. On a foodie walking tour, we'll sample the city's prettiest and tastiest food spots, with a local guide to impart all their knowledge and wisdom. We'll also uncover 'Hidden Lyon' through secret passageways, known locally as Traboules.

Then, it's time to head to the local village, for a 3 course farewell dinner of traditional French cuisine. This is the good life. Once we've had time to digest our dinner, we'll get to explore this cute village before heading back to the château for a glass of wine at the bar. Oh France, do we really have to leave you?

  • Accommodation

    Château de Cruix (or similar)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Lunch

    Dinner

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A Foodie's Day Out in Lyon

Foodies, history buffs, anyone with a taste for culture, today is a true feast for you! Joined by a Lyonnaise expert, we'll explore Lyon on foot, checking out local restaurants, patisseries, food merchants.

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Grab a Meal in Oignt

It's almost time to bid farewell to the Beaujolais region. But, not before this iconic last meal in the historic town of Oignt - known for its stunning architecture and beautiful views.

It's our final morning (sob), but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy one last breakfast together. You can take a complimentary transfer this morning back to Villefranche-sur-Saone, or make your own arrangements. The trip is over, but all of those delicious memories will put smiles on our faces for years to come.

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    Breakfast

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Transfers to Villefranche sur Saone

And we'll head back to where it all began, at Villefranche Sur Saone Station. Happy hearts. Full stomachs. And unbeatable wine standards - that's how we roll.

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  • Today in Lyon, we'll be joined by a Lyonnaise local who's passionate about their city... and its recipes. That's right, today is the perfect tourism & food combo - we'll walk the streets, sample local dishes and discover Lyon's best food spots. You'll be feeling like a local in no time.

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  • Our Detour trips are minibreaks packed full of unique, local-led experiences. They’re perfect if you’re looking for a short weekend trip or just wanna spend a little more time at your destination.

  • You know we love social travel here. While most of our trips have large groups, the Detour trips are all about small group travel. Check out the maximum group size on the trip page above, your group will never be larger than this.

  • Your Trip Manager will advise you on who you’ll share your room with. On this trip, you’ll stay in a multi-share room with other travellers of the same sex.

  • In classic Contiki style, your accommodation and transport are included in the trip. Plus, we’ll sort out some meals and activities that are outlined in the itinerary. That’s not all, though. You’ll also have an expert Local Host to give you an inside scoop at every destination. 

  • All you have to do is check whether you need a visa (and apply for one if you do!), book your insurance and arrange your transport to the start location of the trip. We’ll handle the rest!

  • Our Detour trips are short & sweet (and loaded with fun activities). That’s why we don’t offer pre or post trip accommodation. 

  • We always try our best to cater to every dietary requirement. But for this trip, we’re restricted for what is available locally & seasonally. So if you require a vegan or gluten-free diet, there might be a few experiences on this trip that won’t have the option to cater to specific requirements.

  • Most French wines are made using products derived from animals, so they aren’t vegan.

  • We don’t provide towels on this trip. So, please remember to pack your own towel! 

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Whats Included

  • This foodie adventure takes you into the vineyards of the Beaujolais Wine Region, where your accommodation - our exclusive 16th Century Chateau - awaits. Across 4 days you'll get stuck into all of the flavours of France, including wine & cheese pairings; a day trip to Lyon for an immersive cooking class in a local's home; winery hopping to try some of the world's finest drops and enough local food to make you mutter 'ooh la la' between every mouthful.

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